About Mia Valley

Mia Valley operated a traditional brick-and-mortar gallery in the heart of downtown Aspen for twenty-five years. Transitioning to Private online and by Appointment in 2024. She has specialized in the work of Edward Curtis for over three decades. Based in her hometown of Aspen, Colorado. An expert in building important collections for her clients, Valley pulls from her resources of fine paintings, photography, and sculpture to cultivate a museum art collection that reflects her clients’ aesthetic.

It takes a thorough understanding of fine photography to become one of the foremost experts in Edward Curtis’ Native American photography and ethnography. Mia Valley is the principal consultant/curator to many of the major private Edward Curtis collections, and in 2005, was called upon to conduct an identification and valuation of the Edward Curtis estate. Major museums, including Western Heritage in Oklahoma City, have hired Valley to perform a valuation of their collection. As a client, you are granted access to one of the largest Curtis collections in the country.

A long-respected dealer of works by notable artists both living and deceased, Valley is at the forefront of the American and Western art scene. Clients from across the globe seek Valley’s expertise when researching and purchasing important works. Her keen eye and finely trained understanding of quality, condition, and provenance enable her to build truly remarkable collections for her clients. Whether you are looking to add to your collection, sell or consign artwork, or simply learn more about Western art, Valley can guide you along the way.